Travel Tips to European Countries: Austria

 Travel Advice for the Countries of Europe: Austria

About the nation

Austria, a country in central Europe, hosts some of the top music festivals in the world, including the International Chamber Music Festival, the Haydn Festival in Vienna, and the Salzburg Festival. Both the musical and the national capitals of Europe are Vienna. Having endured adversity and creativity for ages, music and art are flourishing in this place. That explains why Mozart was born in Vienna. These events also include horse dances. The snow-covered Alps are a must-see destination in the winter since it snows there. A mild summer is experienced in Austria. Rain is a year-round possibility. To report an emergency, dial 123 or 120.

Site seeing

The magnificent castles absolutely surprise you. The Schloss Durnstein offers a breathtaking perspective of the Danube. A 10% tip should be paid to the taxi drivers, which is customary here.

Culture

The regional dialects include Croatian, Slovene, German, and Hungarian. Give the locals a handshake and say hello. It is preferable to use a person's last name when you first meet them, but if you get to know them better, you can use their first name. When greeting individuals in public, use the phrases Guten Tag or Gruss Gott, and when you're departing, use the phrase Auf Wiedersehen. When visiting someone's home, bring flowers with you. Horse riding is a hobby for the inhabitants. The best horsemanship in the world can be found here, and it dates back more than 400 years. Tickets to see the horses perform at these schools must be purchased in advance. Although service charge is levied on restaurant bills, an extra 5% should be paid as tip.

Getting there

In Austria, there are three national airlines that collaborate with the Austrian Airlines Group: Austrian Arrows, Austrian Airlines, and Lausda Air. 18 kilometers separate the city from the Vienna airport. Passengers are transported to the South Train and West Train Stations by airport shuttles. The airport offers taxi, chauffeured car, and train services as well. At the airport, amenities for travelers include duty-free stores, a post office, a bank, restaurants, left luggage, tourist information, a conference room, a nursery, car rental, and parking. 

The 4 km distance between the city and the airport in Salzburg is traveled by buses, trains, taxis, and hotel coaches. The airport offers services such duty-free stores, post offices, currency exchange, left luggage, conference rooms, restaurants, and car rental. For more information, look at the other airports, including Linz, Graz, and Klagenfurt. For porter service, there is a set fee at every airport.

If traveling by train, foreign visitors can reach Austria using Austrian Federal Railways. Its extensive network links the major cities both inside and outside of Austria. Connections are available to/from Germany, Russia, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Brussels, Paris, and Italy for travelers. Austrian travelers can purchase international train passes or Eurail passes, which enable unlimited travel and additional benefits.

There is a good road system in this area, making the travel fascinating. If you're driving and need to traverse the Channel Tunnel, use Eurotunnel. Reservations must be booked in advance. Cars can be rented at airports and train stations; if driving one's own vehicle, carry registration papers and a driving license, such as a UK license or a national license. Since there are toll booths erected on the highways and "S" roads, having the correct change on hand will prevent delays. When driving, registration paperwork should always be with you.Whether driving in the city or outside, the lights should always be on. Both wearing a seat belt and driving while intoxicated are strictly prohibited. Both the driver and the passenger must wear a high visibility jacket and helmet when operating a motorcycle. Bus service is provided by numerous local, state, and federal agencies. To get about the cities, coaches are offered.

Wurm and Kock provide cruise passenger service. Along with the cruise trip, packages include stay at a hotel. Check out, before hand, for offer. There are many Ferry service providers too.

Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco or a proportional mix of these products

2. 1l of spirits over 22 per cent or 2l of fortified wine or spirits up to 22 per cent or 2l of sparkling wine or liqueur and 2l of still wine

3. 500g of coffee or 200g of extracts, essences or concentrates of coffee, and 100g of tea or 40g of tea extracts

4. medicinal products sufficient for the journey

5. 50g of perfume or eau de toilette

6. All the above mentioned goods should be carried by a person over 17 years of age.